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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,013.56, 1,085,965.66 and 297,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,013.56, 1,085,965.66 and 297,433.14 is: 446,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,013.56 : 1,085,965.66 = 297,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,013.56/1,085,965.66 = 297,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,013.56x = 1,085,965.66 × 297,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,013.56x = 323,002,176,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,002,176,185.97/724,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,127.25

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